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Widow skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

Description:

Powder blue dragonfly with distinctive brown spots on its wings. Blue markings on its thorax. Large shiny head

Habitat:

The weeds and flowers along the shore of a freshwater lake. The lake is used for municipal water supply in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There are picnic grounds, a playground, and canoe and kayak rentals.

Notes:

Observed the dragonfly eating a fly.

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Brian38
Brian38 a year ago
Widow skimmer (male)
Libellula luctuosa Widow skimmer - Wikipedia


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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Spotted on Aug 24, 2021
Submitted on Aug 24, 2021

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